| 38250 | 38249 | Austria | Lifted and fresh hints of white pear immediately hit the forehead. The palate holds subtle honeysuckle spice but convinces with a central seam of fluid, fruity acidity. There is concentration and an aftertaste of abundant red apple fruit of this traditional Austrian combo. | | 89 | 25 | Thermenregion | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Stift Klosterneuburg 2015 Zierfandler-Rotgipfler (Thermenregion) | Zierfandler-Rotgipfler | Stift Klosterneuburg |
| 38221 | 38220 | Austria | A bone-dry style, with very bright fruits and a crisp, tense mineral character. A crisp, classic, deliciously aromatic Riesling. | Senftenberger Piri | 90 | | Kremstal | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Nigl 2009 Senftenberger Piri Riesling (Kremstal) | Riesling | Nigl |
| 38222 | 38221 | US | This is a very dry, silky Pinot Noir made in a more restrained manner than some of the big, huge ones out there. It doesn't whack your head, but appeals for its elegance. Shows sophisticated cherry, sassafras and sandalwood flavors, and the price is extremely good for the quality. | | 90 | 18 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | | | Pedroncelli 2008 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Pedroncelli |
| 38223 | 38222 | Italy | Here is a deeply saturated Chardonnay with a golden color and thick notes of candied fruit, almond, butterscotch and a playful hint of pecorino cheese rind. The wine is thick and succulent in the mouth, with a soft approach that is capped by a piquant, almost spicy finish. | | 90 | 40 | Sicily & Sardinia | Sicilia | | | | Planeta 2007 Chardonnay (Sicilia) | Chardonnay | Planeta |
| 38224 | 38223 | France | Firm and tannic, a wine that, at this stage, is putting structure before fruit. That will change over 4–5 years as the dry tannins soften into the ripe plum and cranberry juice fruits underneath. While not weighty, this is a delicious, well-crafted wine. | Les Grands Epenots Premier Cru | 90 | | Burgundy | Pommard | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Roux Père et Fils 2006 Les Grands Epenots Premier Cru (Pommard) | Pinot Noir | Roux Père et Fils |
| 38225 | 38224 | France | There is good weight here. Its richness and fruits offer light red plum textures, a dry tannic character as well as some good power. Complexity and sweetness both promote a concentrated wine. | Domaine du Pavillon Clos des Maréchaudes | 90 | | Burgundy | Corton | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Albert Bichot 2007 Domaine du Pavillon Clos des Maréchaudes (Corton) | Pinot Noir | Albert Bichot |
| 38226 | 38225 | France | A broad wine, its ripe flavors fashioned with yellow fruits, toast, vanilla and an opulent texture. This is rich, open and packed with full-in-the-mouth flavors. Ready to drink. | Château de Rully Cuvée Comte R. de Ternay Premier Cru | 90 | | Burgundy | Rully | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Antonin Rodet 2007 Château de Rully Cuvée Comte R. de Ternay Premier Cru (Rully) | Chardonnay | Antonin Rodet |
| 38227 | 38226 | Italy | Here's a thick and sweet-smelling Orvieto Classico Superiore (a blend of Grechetto, Procanico and a small part of Chardonnay) that sports a deep golden color and opulent aromas of butterscotch, honey, apricot, exotic fruit and toasted nut. The wine is extremely soft and succulent in the mouth with long-lasting flavors of apricot and almond. | Pomaio Villa Monticelli | 90 | | Central Italy | Orvieto Classico Superiore | | | | Barberani 2006 Pomaio Villa Monticelli (Orvieto Classico Superiore) | White Blend | Barberani |
| 38228 | 38227 | Italy | This is a beautiful blend of Chardonnay and Viognier with a luminous golden color and fragrant aromas of passionfruit, honeysuckle, mango and peach. The consistency is fine and firm and the wine's rich flavors are matched by well-balanced weight and density. | Antinoo | 90 | 24 | Central Italy | Lazio | | | | Casale del Giglio 2007 Antinoo White (Lazio) | White Blend | Casale del Giglio |
| 38229 | 38228 | US | With a touch of raisins and some heat in the finish, this is a pretty ripe Zinfandel. It's not for the faint-hearted. But it's classic California Zin, offering huge blackberry, cola, mocha and black pepper flavors that go on and on into a long finish. Demands rich fare, especially spicy, saucy barbecue. | Von Weidlich Vineyard | 90 | 32 | California | Green Valley | Sonoma | | | De Loach 2008 Von Weidlich Vineyard Zinfandel (Green Valley) | Zinfandel | De Loach |
| 38230 | 38229 | France | Does the vineyard name mean “foggy” as its etymology suggests? The wine certainly has a cool character for normally generous Volnay. But it is finely structured, the delicate tannins offering a balance to the more forward black fruits. There is a fine fresh, dry aftertaste. | Brouillards Premier Cru | 90 | | Burgundy | Volnay | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Jessiaume 2007 Brouillards Premier Cru (Volnay) | Pinot Noir | Domaine Jessiaume |
| 38231 | 38230 | US | A good, complex Pinot Noir that shows the dramatic structure of the far Sonoma Coast. It's rich in acidity and tannins, yet still is silky and gentle in the mouth. The cherry, raspberry, cola and sandalwood flavors are delicious. Very fine now and for a few more years. | | 90 | 34 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | | | Failla 2008 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Failla |
| 38232 | 38231 | Argentina | Inky, dark, charred and serious, and it only gets better as it opens with air. The palate has a smooth, deep, comfortable feel and the flavors are sweet, fruity, creamy and proper for Malbec. Chocolaty and rich on the finish. A very nice wine made for near-term drinking. | Serie Magno | 90 | 15 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Fantelli 2007 Serie Magno Malbec (Mendoza) | Malbec | Fantelli |
| 38233 | 38232 | Italy | This luminous, golden blend of Trebbiano, Passerina and Pecorino from Abruzzo in Central Italy offers beautifully intense aromas of honeysuckle, acacia flower and stone fruit, all capped by a subtle note of white mineral. The wine is creamy and smooth in the mouth with a pretty almond-like note on the close. | Tullum | 90 | 25 | Central Italy | Abruzzo | | | | Feudo Antico 2008 Tullum White (Abruzzo) | White Blend | Feudo Antico |
| 38234 | 38233 | US | A great bargain in a Cabernet. Shows lots of soft, rich, likeable qualities, with blackberry, raisin and oak flavors, and a spicy finish. A superb house wine, although production was only 400 cases. | | 89 | 13 | California | Central Coast | Central Coast | | | TWODOG 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Coast) | Cabernet Sauvignon | TWODOG |
| 38235 | 38234 | Chile | Solid, crisp and consistent with the previous vintage. Undurraga's T.H. from Leyda is a Sauvignon Blanc made in the oceanic, cool-climate style. It's stripped of all fat and weight; instead, it hits with tangerine, orange and a bit of green. A nice example of a streamlined, fit white wine. | T.H. | 89 | 17 | Leyda Valley | | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Undurraga 2009 T.H. Sauvignon Blanc (Leyda Valley) | Sauvignon Blanc | Undurraga |
| 38236 | 38235 | US | A very rich, flamboyant Pinot Noir, with massive, deep flavors of black cherries, currants, licorice and chocolate. Such is the weight and tannic intensity that it probably will develop, and in fact needs 3–4 years to calm down. | de Villiers Vineyard | 89 | 35 | California | Mt. Harlan | Central Coast | | | Calera 2007 de Villiers Vineyard Pinot Noir (Mt. Harlan) | Pinot Noir | Calera |
| 38237 | 38236 | Australia | This medium-bodied Chardonnay is plump without being heavy, featuring modest citrus aromas but greater depth of fruit on the palate, adding pear and melon flavors to the mix. It's fresh and lively on the finish, which should serve it well with a wide variety of dishes. Drink now–2013. | Reserve Release | 89 | 45 | Victoria | Yarra Valley | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | De Bortoli 2007 Reserve Release Chardonnay (Yarra Valley) | Chardonnay | De Bortoli |
| 38238 | 38237 | France | There's not too much fruit going on here; the aromas and flavors tend more towards caramel, vanilla and cinnamon, with just a faint lemon tone as a backdrop. After a kiss of softness on the palate, this wine finishes with mouthwatering crispness. Though impressive, this wine is a bit disjointed and could use a few years to integrate. | Grand Cru Brand | 89 | 80 | Alsace | Alsace | | | | Josmeyer 2005 Grand Cru Brand Pinot Gris (Alsace) | Pinot Gris | Josmeyer |
| 38239 | 38238 | France | A rounded wine, all comfortable fruits and texture. There is a nice bite of lime juice acidity to sharpen up the gentle character, as well as some toast to add spice. An attractive, already mature wine. | Chartron et Trébuchet Cuvée La Chaume | 89 | | Burgundy | Rully | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Maison Jean-Baptiste Béjot 2007 Chartron et Trébuchet Cuvée La Chaume (Rully) | Chardonnay | Maison Jean-Baptiste Béjot |
| 38240 | 38239 | US | Buoyant aromas like apricot and white peach lead to rich, sweet, appealing flavors like pistachio and peach and a smooth, mouth-filling texture. It will make a great pre-dinner wine for people who don't drink dry, and also a good pairing with cheese. | Hawk Creek Vineyard | 89 | 18 | California | El Dorado | Sierra Foothills | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Morse 2014 Hawk Creek Vineyard Muscat Blanc (El Dorado) | Muscat Blanc | Morse |
| 38241 | 38240 | | Subdued citrus and pear notes on the nose find fuller expression on the rounded, very textured palate that almost seems to have a pleasingly bitter edge of earth and Bosc pear peel. This is generous and medium-bodied. | Steirische Klassik | 89 | 24 | | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Neumeister 2015 Steirische Klassik Grauburgunder | Grauburgunder | Neumeister |
| 38242 | 38241 | US | Luscious black cherries and touches of sultry smoked pork are deftly brightened with fresh hibiscus aromas on the nose of this bottling from the Byron family of wines. The hibiscus joins pomegranate on the palate, lifted by a pinch of lavender and candied lilacs and leveled by an elegant slate earthiness. | | 89 | 29 | California | Santa Maria Valley | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Nielson by Byron 2014 Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley) | Pinot Noir | Nielson by Byron |
| 38243 | 38242 | US | A light copper color and tangy flavors like peach skin and mandarin orange give a lot of personality to this dry, light-bodied, refreshing and well-balanced wine made from old-vine Cinsault grapes. | Bechthold Vineyard Rosé of | 89 | | California | Lodi | Central Valley | Jim Gordon | @gordone_cellars | Onesta 2014 Bechthold Vineyard Rosé of Rosé (Lodi) | Rosé | Onesta |
| 38244 | 38243 | US | Varietally funky, light in color and straightforward in approach, this still-young wine has structured tannins that persist on the palate, nearly chewy but starting to find their groove. Orange and cinnamon are dominant characteristics. | Placida Vineyard | 89 | 38 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Ordaz Family Wines 2014 Placida Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Ordaz Family Wines |
| 38245 | 38244 | US | From a hillside spot, this blends in 21% Zinfandel for further fruitiness, showing aromas and a taste of dried plum, the tannins upfront and generous. Structured and medium bodied, it aged almost two years in French oak that provides additional spiciness and grace. | | 89 | 32 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Rancho Maria 2013 Petite Sirah (Dry Creek Valley) | Petite Sirah | Rancho Maria |
| 38246 | 38245 | US | A touch of oxidation on the nose blows off fast, allowing a freshness of smooth, richly cultivated flavors of pineapple and stone fruit. This wine is full bodied and toasted in oak, yet with leaner undertones keeping it in check. | | 89 | 25 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Rutherford Hill 2014 Chardonnay (Napa Valley) | Chardonnay | Rutherford Hill |
| 38247 | 38246 | US | This coral-pink-colored wine brings light aromas of cherry and spice. It drinks a hair off dry, with a rounded, fleshy feel and a mouthwatering finish. | | 89 | 12 | Washington | Columbia Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Ryan Patrick 2015 Rosé (Columbia Valley (WA)) | Rosé | Ryan Patrick |
| 38248 | 38247 | US | Earthy aromas of potting soil and tomato leaf give nuance to the rose petal and pomegranate fruit that show on the nose of this bottling. It's light and lively on the palate, with cranberries barely showing through the dried sage, oregano, bay leaf and thyme herbs. | | 89 | 36 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Sarah's Vineyard 2014 Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Pinot Noir | Sarah's Vineyard |
| 38249 | 38248 | US | Layered aromas of dried rose petals and violets meet with peppery strawberry and plum fruit, proving relatively light with crushed-rock minerality on the nose. The palate is also light but juicy with strawberry, soft cherry and red currant, spiced by black pepper. The tannic structure builds throughout the sip. | Dante Dusi VIneyard | 89 | 32 | California | Paso Robles | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Stephen Ross 2014 Dante Dusi VIneyard Zinfandel (Paso Robles) | Zinfandel | Stephen Ross |